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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Nephrologist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Jennifer Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kumar graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed her residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (702) 877-1887.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kumar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kumar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Acidic Blood
- High Acidity in Body
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8720: Acidosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Kumar may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kumar's office.
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 877-1887 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Kumar in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthgram
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Kumar's Primary Practice
9280 W Sunset Rd Ste 438
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 877-1887
What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457617896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumar
What is Dr. Jennifer Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Nephrologist near Las Vegas, NV. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with St. Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin Campus, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Jennifer Kumar accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (702) 877-1887 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (702) 877-1887 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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